3. Introduction:
A set of instructions, data or programs used to operate
computer and execute specific tasks.
Software is a generic term used to refer to application,
script and programs that run on the device.
It can be thought of as the variable part of a computer.
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5. System Software:
System software controls a computer’s internal
functioning through an operating systems.
They designed to run a computer’s hardware and provides
a platform for applications to run.
System software is used to manage the computer itself.
It runs in background to maintaining computer basic
functions.
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7. Application Software:
A type of computer program that perform a specific
personal, educational, and business function.
Application software is also known as end-user software
or productivity software.
Each software program is developed to assist users with
the particular process.
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9. Difference B/W System &
Application Software
System software:
It is a general purpose
software.
They execute all the time in
computer.
They are essential.
Application software:
They are specific purpose
software.
They execute when needed in
computer.
They are not essential.
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